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Hundreds Of Ancient Roman Gold Coins Discovered In Italy — And They Could Be Worth Millions

"More than exceptional it’s epochal, one of those discoveries that marks the course of history."

By Bernadette Deron • Mar 11, 2025

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Hundreds Of Ancient Roman Gold Coins Discovered In Italy — And They Could Be Worth Millions

"More than exceptional it’s epochal, one of those discoveries that marks the course of history."

By Bernadette Deron • March 11, 2025

When Did Rome Fall? Inside The Murky History Of The Roman Empire’s Collapse

We're taught that the Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 C.E. when the barbarian king Odoacer seized control of Rome — here's why that might be wrong.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 10, 2025

When Did Rome Fall? Inside The Murky History Of The Roman Empire’s Collapse

We're taught that the Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 C.E. when the barbarian king Odoacer seized control of Rome — here's why that might be wrong.

By Austin Harvey • March 10, 2025

Excavations In Türkiye Reveal A 2,300-Year-Old Mosaic Of Battling Cupids

The mosaic of the warring Cupids dates back to the third century B.C.E. and may have ties to Dionysus, the patron deity of the ancient city of Teos.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 10, 2025

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Excavations In Türkiye Reveal A 2,300-Year-Old Mosaic Of Battling Cupids

The mosaic of the warring Cupids dates back to the third century B.C.E. and may have ties to Dionysus, the patron deity of the ancient city of Teos.

By Amber Morgan • March 10, 2025

An Iron Age Burial Mound With The Remains Of Two Teenagers With An Array Of Fine Jewelry Has Been Excavated In Kazakhstan

The researchers believe that the two teenagers lived around 2,700 years ago and were found adorned with gold.

By Caroline Redmond • Mar 9, 2025

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An Iron Age Burial Mound With The Remains Of Two Teenagers With An Array Of Fine Jewelry Has Been Excavated In Kazakhstan

The researchers believe that the two teenagers lived around 2,700 years ago and were found adorned with gold.

By Caroline Redmond • March 9, 2025

This Ancient Egyptian Map To The Underworld Is The Oldest Illustrated Book Ever Found

The book contained incantations for the deceased so that she could ward off evil spirits and demons in her journey toward the underworld.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 8, 2025

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This Ancient Egyptian Map To The Underworld Is The Oldest Illustrated Book Ever Found

The book contained incantations for the deceased so that she could ward off evil spirits and demons in her journey toward the underworld.

By Natasha Ishak • March 8, 2025

29,000-Year-Old Remains Of An Eight-Year-Old Child Unearthed In A Cave In Thailand

The child, nicknamed "Pangpond" by archaeologists, was found buried with ritualistic symbols of blood and power.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 7, 2025

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29,000-Year-Old Remains Of An Eight-Year-Old Child Unearthed In A Cave In Thailand

The child, nicknamed "Pangpond" by archaeologists, was found buried with ritualistic symbols of blood and power.

By Amber Morgan • March 7, 2025

The Discovery Of 1.5-Million-Year-Old Tools Made From Animal Bones In Tanzania Is Rewriting Early Human History

The animal bone tools, the oldest ever discovered, were likely used to remove meat from the carcasses of creatures like hippos and elephants.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 7, 2025

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The Discovery Of 1.5-Million-Year-Old Tools Made From Animal Bones In Tanzania Is Rewriting Early Human History

The animal bone tools, the oldest ever discovered, were likely used to remove meat from the carcasses of creatures like hippos and elephants.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 7, 2025

Scientists Discover Ancient Siberian Population That Is The Ancestors Of Modern Native Americans

These DNA results have changed the way scientists are thinking about the migratory patterns of ancient populations.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 6, 2025

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Scientists Discover Ancient Siberian Population That Is The Ancestors Of Modern Native Americans

These DNA results have changed the way scientists are thinking about the migratory patterns of ancient populations.

By Natasha Ishak • March 6, 2025

Archaeologists In El Salvador Find Clay Puppets With ‘Creepy’ Expressions Atop An Ancient Pyramid

The five puppets date back to 400 B.C.E. and were seemingly used in public rituals to depict real and mythological events.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 5, 2025

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Archaeologists In El Salvador Find Clay Puppets With ‘Creepy’ Expressions Atop An Ancient Pyramid

The five puppets date back to 400 B.C.E. and were seemingly used in public rituals to depict real and mythological events.

By Amber Morgan • March 5, 2025

1,800-Year-Old Statue Of Hermes Uncovered Among The Greco-Roman Ruins Of Aspendos In Türkiye

Fashioned out of marble, the statue depicts Hermes draped in a cloak and carrying a staff known as a kerykeion while a ram, an ancient Greek symbol of strength and courage, sits at his feet.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 5, 2025

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1,800-Year-Old Statue Of Hermes Uncovered Among The Greco-Roman Ruins Of Aspendos In Türkiye

Fashioned out of marble, the statue depicts Hermes draped in a cloak and carrying a staff known as a kerykeion while a ram, an ancient Greek symbol of strength and courage, sits at his feet.

By Austin Harvey • March 5, 2025